Workshop on bio-innovations in agriculture and health conducted in November
With support from the International Development Research Centre, AIT is organizing a workshop on 'Integrated Policies for Bio-innovations in Agriculture and Health in Asia' on 13-15 November 2006. The workshop is coordinated by Prof.
Asia-Link Symposium to be held in November
The Asia-Link Symposium Organizing Committee invites interested persons to participate in the Asia-Link Symposium in Bangkok on 10 November 2006. The Symposium, which will gather 150-200 key higher education stakeholders from Asia and the European Union (EU), will provide a platform for high-level dialogue and an opportunity to learn about EU supporting mechanisms and programmes.
Electricity pricing workshop takes place 1-3 November
Electric Power System Management in the Energy field of study is organizing a training workshop on 'Electricity Pricing and Risk Management' during 1-3 November 2006 at the AIT Conference Center.
The training course covers the following topics: Pricing of Renewable Energy Resources; Fuel Adjustment Tariff Structure: A Case of Thailand; Generation Asset Valuation and Risk Analysis; Project Risk Management; Interrupted Energy Assessment Rate and Reliability; Improvement in Thai Power System; Very Small SPP Pricing and Policy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Centralized Generation Scheduling in Competitive Environment; Electricity Price Regulation; Transmission and Distribution System Pricing; Integrated Resource Planning; Organization and Finance of Power Utility; Technical Visit.
Mini-Olympics takes place 16-27 October
The Student Union Sports Committee is organizing AITSU Mini-Olympics 2006 from 16 to 27 October 2006.
The last date for registration is Saturday, 14 October 2006. Please send Mini-Olympics Registration Form sent by the SU filled in to the respective sport coordinator by the due date.
Doctoral thesis presented
Mrs. Apinanthana Udomsakdigool (IEC028264), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Field of Study, School of Engineering and Technology, will have her comprehensive examination on Monday, 9 October 2006, at 1:00 p.m., at room #234, Chalerm Prakiat Building.
Prof. Worsak recognized as distinguished AIT alumnus
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai (above right), dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, was recognized as a distinguished AIT alumnus at the AIT Alumni Association at the general meeting of the AIT Alumni Association (Thailand Chapter) on 22 September 2006.
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Capacity-building agreement with Nepal to be signed
On 10 October 2006, Mr. Balananda Poudel, secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, Nepal, will witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Centre for Educational Development (NCED), Nepal, and AIT for the implementation of the Institutional Capacity Building Plan for NCED.
The agreement, which was initially signed in Nepal by Mr. Ram S. Sinha, executive director, NCED, will be signed by AIT President Said Irandoust.
Senate endorses new policy on affiliated faculty
A new policy on affiliated faculty was endorsed by the Academic Senate at the 27 September meeting. This provides a formal mechanism for staff members to participate in teaching, student research supervision, and Senate discussions.
Future holiday schedule clarified
The institute recognizes and follows all official public holidays declared by the Royal Thai Government. In addition, the institute has also been observing an annual year-end break, which falls in the last week of December.
Filipino foods and international delicacies comes to the Cafeteria
Starting 4 October 2006, an external vendor now comes to the Cafeteria every first and third Wednesday of the month to sell Filipino foods and other international cuisine. This vendor sells ready-to-eat, take-home foods such as chicken pie, tuna pie, beef burger, chicken burger, brownies, potato chicken salad and bread and pastries at affordable prices.